A recent seminar on the teachings of Supreme Master Ching Hai had drawn to a close, but two native Dutchmen lingered behind, reluctant to say good-bye. They looked around the venue, as if trying to find an excuse to stay longer. I felt happy for them, but there was an indescribable emotion within me; I seemed to be witnessing the return of the prodigal sons, and my heart was in emotional turmoil.

Another man came late to the seminar, however I did not pay special attention to him. His hands trembled and his mouth twitched when he spoke bitterly of his life, but I did not discern any sincerity in him regarding spiritual practice. Several days later, however, when he returned to request to learn the Convenient Method of meditation, his face was radiant and tranquil. He had quit his longtime habit of drinking, and had begun to eat vegetarian food. That night, he felt very restless and could not sleep. When he finally closed his eyes, he saw beams of light glowing like the sun, becoming more and more brilliant; and when the light became dazzlingly bright, he fell into sleep!

The following are spiritual experiences narrated by some practitioners of the Convenient Method of meditation. Though Supreme Master Ching Hai has never been to the Netherlands and these people have never seen Her in person, their experiences on the spiritual path are enough to fill a whole book. Their stories convey a clear message to us: the Master power of the Convenient Method is by itself so strong that there is no need to mention the incredible power that comes from full initiation into the Quan Yin Method!

Farewell To Sorrows

By Guo Wan-jun, Initiate-To-Be, Zwolle, the Netherlands

Before following Supreme Master Ching Hai, I was always miserable. I had been stricken with illnesses since childhood and did not know what happiness was. I used to hide in a corner weeping and even wanted to take my life. At the beginning of this year, after practicing the Convenient Method of meditation, I asked Supreme Master Ching Hai why I was afflicted with so many miseries, and in response Master let me know about my past lives. Since then, I have become less self-centered and complain less. My sorrows have vanished, and now I can face any situation with a cheerful smile.

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Supreme Master Ching Hai takes me to many places when I am meditating. For a while, I often visited the spheres of extraterrestrial beings who were very friendly and even introduced some advanced equipment to me. (Illustration A) I also had fun with the angels, who were dressed in white and could fly without wings. An angel taught me how to fly, and how to easily manifest a rabbit by thought. When exhausted, I would simply bathe myself in the intense brilliance, and thus become fully recharged without having to sleep much. I have been to a golden beach, and seen Master in a fairyland where there were waterfalls, mountain streams, beautiful grass and colorful flowers. Each time, Master would smile and say: "You have come finally." And then we would sit down and meditate together.

In real life, Supreme Master Ching Hai also takes good care of me. Once, I was worried about how I could obtain a large sum of money that I needed, but I received a tax refund just in time and it was just enough to cover my needs. In my work, Master often guides me to people with whom I have an affinity. Take my present job, for instance; I could have chosen one that was within more convenient access. I do not know why I chose this job, but the person who solved my transportation problem has now come to practice with Supreme Master Ching Hai.